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If you are a B&W photo buff, and develope your own photos, be warned that Riyadh does not have a good supply of papers, chemicals, film, or darkrooom supplies. Supplies are sporadic at best, and relatively expensive. Everything can be ordered through certain stores, but delivery time is measured in months. Leave a Comment
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It would sound strange in a country where max temperatures are over 20 the whole year, but especially in the summer I recommend long sleeves because of aircon. The temperature difference between inside and outside can be up to 35 degrees, and you may get cold when you get in offices or places. Leave a Comment
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A good suitacase is preferable, if possible of the sort that can survive anything.
Sun glasses are essential.
Long, light summer trousers.
Light long-sleeved shirts.
If yoiu really must wear a suit, chose it light to survive the temperature.
most hotels have a gym so take the necessary t-shirts and shorts if you want to go.
Sun cream for the face.
UV filters are essential if you don't want your pictures over-exposed.
Slow film for outdoors: there is a lot of light. Leave a Comment
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Follow airline guidelines.
As I'm sure everyone knows, it is very hot most of the year in Saudi. After first visiting from April 'til July and enduring the heat, I was pleasantly surprised when I returned to very mild temperatures in December and January.
We were told by the military that govt. buildings and Mosques were off-limits to photographers. I didn't abide by this rule, but I suppose my equipment or at least my film could have been confiscated.
I can't stress the importance of researching muslim customs thoroughly, prior to visiting the Kingdom. Leave a Comment
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Normally when writing these things you talk about what to bring. In this case, I'm talking about what not to bring: alcohol of any kind (don't even try), pornography (this includes advertising material as tame as a woman in a bikini) and pork products. As for CDs and DVDs, you can bring these but expect them to be checked; but this is quite inconsistent, sometimes they check, sometimes they don't! Leave a Comment
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Upon entering Riyadh you should refrain from bringing unnecessary materials and items that might hold or penalize you , especially if you are a travelling alone. These items could be non-Islamic religious materials, pork dishes, books with pork in them, alcohol, adult art/literature and obscene belongings.
In some instances, magazines, posters of people, pictures of wife, friends or even plain teenagers without covering, when spotted in your luggage can be confiscated.
Occasionally, officer in the check-out/x-ray luggage asks if you brought hard disks, cds or other devices that could bring in ‘un-Islamic’ influences .
Besides, on some days, officers demand you to open up your suitcases for inspection. Suspected items are searched for unnecessary files or articles. After an awkward scrutiny, only then the item will given back to you.
Unfortunately, I happen to bring a computer harddisk on that unusual 'new officer in-charge' day, the officer asked me to leave it in the office nearby and claim it on a later day.I thought I reserve the trouble for another life.
Anywise, if you happen ‘to need’ to bring in some restricted stuff, if it is a life or death issue then have it compressed to non-readable or non-visible.
On a second thought, if you get caught, the item would be confiscated plus a fine which could amount to few or more thousand of riyals, which may not worth all the effort .
*Photo taken from the internet* not by me.
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For women, wear tarha (scarf) to cover the head and abaya (the black gown) to cover the whole body. No flesh should be seen as much as possible. Men should not wear shorts.
Always bring camera (but beware of taking pictures in public)
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You can almost find anything in Riyadh, if you are willing to pay the price!
Because of the high prices of some imported goods and because sometimes it can really be hard to find everything you usually have , it is a good idea to bring an extra supply of particular items or brands you don't want to do without.
Just be careful that these items wouldn’t fall into the restricted categories.
Pinoy Packing List: (items nonexistent in Riyadh)
E.g. Choc Nut, Beef Bulalo Noodles by Maggi, Goldilocks Polvoron, Pusit at Daing na Super Duper ang Laki
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